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Hi! I’m new to this page and to real estate investing. I’m hoping to educate myself as much as possible before I make my first purchase. I have a down payment suitable for an FHA loan, my goal is to get into buy and h...
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This is my fireplace. The mortar is dark grey, the rocks are called Moss Rock (I think) and the whole room is dark because of this space. The wood has to go, my husband HATES these rocks and wants to rip them out. I t...
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I have a property I purchased outright and I am going to resell(without making repairs), and it is held in my LLC. Does any BP member here have some input as to the best type of policy to get, and any Insurance provi...
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The last time I wrote about deeds I discussed the different forms of deeds, such as Quit-Claim Deeds, Security Deeds and Warranty Deeds. Look for “Doing the Deed” elsewhere in BP. This time I’m going to discuss sever...
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Long time reader first time poster here looking to share my crazy success story.Approximately 16 months ago I realized I needed something more out of life (JK I just want money) and decided to start a career in real e...
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My question... how do you all know how much reserves is enough?? What is "safe" or responsible to start? I've read 6 months reserves on all fronts, but I've also read people "making it" with zilch to their name. Do yo...
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Los Angeles market. Tenant pays rent on time. He has not paid utilities since Aug 2022. I am currently going through the Small Claims process to recover the unpaid amount. The electricity utility account is under my n...
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What are people doing for real estate in this 2024 market?! My husband and I are 28 and have two good jobs. We have been able to set aside some cash/savings over the past few years of marriage and are ready to invest ...
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Good Evening Texas Investors,I am curious as to the strategies some of you may use to generate a positive cash flow with your single family rental properties in Texas. It may just be specific to El Paso, but every tim...
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I am considering getting my license to be an agent and had a discussion with a local agent who’s has been in the game for 25 years. He told me that there are currently about 500 agents in a region of southeast Idaho w...